2019 was a fantastic year for Green Jay Landscape Design.  We received calls from many like-minding people seeking to detoxify their landscapes and boost the ecological value of their property. It is always a pleasure to work for passionate clients aligned with our mission. In honor of the new year, we’re reflecting on our favorite projects of 2019! Our top …

This is Part Two of the Designing a Bird Sanctuary series. Catch Part One here! This project, dubbed ‘Their Place’ is part of our 2019 Green Jay Landscape Design Design Highlights series (#1!).  Check back for a discussion of the rest of our favorite projects of 2019! Read about projects 2, 3, 4 and 5.  The Design Intent A place for …

What happens when a woodland property with Asian influences gets a native, ecological makeover? GJL designed a woodland sanctuary for pollinators and birds that fit the client’s lifestyle and hobbies. This project, dubbed ‘Lonesome Dove, Surrounded by Love,’ is part of our Green Jay Landscape Design 2019 Design Highlights series (#5!).  Check back for a discussion of the rest of …

Throwback to this extremely fun front entry garden!  We completely removed the front lawn and replaced it with a permaculture pollinator garden, planted biodynamically with the waning moon.  There was also a significant amount of custom, natural stone masonry.  We created a new flagstone front walk, a secondary gravel garden path, and a dual stone staircase to reach the lower …

There was no shortage of weeds at this property.  The front yard was dominated by them! Sloping down to the road in the front of the house, the site was extremely visible and required a complete renovation and new design for modern curb appeal. The first challenge was to remove the invasives while leaving in-tact the existing heirloom perennials. GJL’s design …